Cutting your cleaning time in half is more than just about hiring a part-time maid or vacuuming less. Eliminating some of your clutter will inevitably help. A few tips from our experts won't hurt either. Get on the road to freeing up time—and creating more sanity for yourself—with these helpful ideas.

cut cleaning
• Find four ways to cut the fat out of your cleaning
• Eight cleaning solutions you need—and four you don't
• Five stain-busters to have on hand

cut clutter
• Find eight ways to streamline your stuff
• Get rid of kitchen clutter
• Quiz yourself: Are you addicted to stuff?
• Declutter your closet
• Take control of the space under your sink